Chia Seeds

Chia seeds

Health Benefits of Chia seeds

Chia seeds appear to be in every supermarket and on the menu of every trendy brunch spot. But, what exactly are they? Are they even beneficial to your health?

Chia seeds, a Central American native, have long been touted as a superfood. Nutrients in chia seeds are unmatched, they can be baked into bread, made into pudding, you can also make chia seeds smoothies, or blend into oatmeal. 

They're high in antioxidants

Antioxidants essentially make the impossible possible: they slow down the signs of aging, resulting in younger-looking skin, healthier hair, and even lower cancer risk. Basically, these are molecules that act as a fountain of youth or a miracle.  

Chia seeds for weight loss 

Chia seeds are high in dietary fibre. This amounts to a sizable portion of your daily fibre intake.

Even if you make no other dietary changes, eating more fibre can help you lose weight.

They're rich in omega-3 fatty acid  

Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial. They have numerous advantages, including fighting depression, improving sleep, and lowering the risk of heart disease. Omega-3s account for more than half of the fat in chia seeds, making them an excellent choice for omega-3-related health.

How to get more chia seeds in your diet   

• Toss some on top of your salad for some texture and a healthy boost.
• Serve as a crunchy topping for soups.
• Can be used to add variety to bread and biscuits.  
• Soak chia seeds in water for 20–30 minutes to make chia water. It can be consumed on its own or flavored with honey, lemon, or fruit juice. 

Available in the Chosen and roasted variants, you can buy chia seeds online at The Food Folks 

Try our variety of nutritious edible seeds: 

• Pumpkin seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Mix seeds
• Sunflower seeds